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We spent 19,500 KES to buy two cows to pay for my bride price, seats were bought for 13,000 KES, solar panel for 10,000 KES, school fees was paid for 2,500 KES, one bag of maize was bought for 3,200 KES and clothing cost 1,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Since my bride price was paid there has been peace and understanding between our two families and now we can focus our energy on other issues.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 3000 KES on school fees, 1000 KEs on poultry and 6000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on building a small kitchen and finishing my house repairs.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to start a business, pay school fees and to buy household items that I lack.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is rearing chicken for commercial purposes. I am proud of this because whenever I have a problem I can sale this at a profit.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face now is lack of enough food mostly maize which translates to floor. Our last harvest was was really poor, now we have to buy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I do laundry and other house chores.
